[Peace] Fwd: Jolie Rickman Spanish Camp for Activists -- Please pass on

Thu Jun 1 15:03:28 CDT 2006

Begin forwarded message:

> From: Aimee N Rickman <arickman at uiuc.edu>
> Date: June 1, 2006 10:52:27 AM CDT
> To: james barrett <jrbarret at uiuc.edu>, a-fields at uiuc.edu
> Subject: Jolie Rickman Spanish Camp for Activists -- Please pass on
>
> Hi Jim and Belden.
>
> My sister Jolie started this Spanish for Activists camp years back  
> during her time working with NYC's CISPES.   Her long-time anti- 
> SOAW singing partner Colleen continues to host it in line with the  
> 4th of July holiday. It is now named in her memory.
>
> The camp focuses on teaching Spanish language skills that will help  
> learners better collaborate with Spanish-speakers (with the  
> beginner level covering basic areas as well as words like "worker,"  
> "rights," "i do not like the policies of Bush"...) and raising  
> awareness of various political areas related to Latin America --  
> primarily Central America.  This year, a component is being added  
> offering English to Spanish speakers.
>
> It's in upstate NY -- not close by, but well work the carpooling  
> road trip over the holiday weekend. And it is really a great  
> gathering.
>
> Would you please pass this on to anyone you think might be interested?
>
> I appreciate your help.
>
> Wishing you a happy spring,
>
> Aimee
>
>
> Date: Wed, 31 May 2006 20:10:06 -0400 (GMT-04:00)
> Subject: Spanish/English for Activists! July 1-3
> Escape the red, white and blue
> get into the green to celebrate
> INDEPENDENCE FOR ALL OF THE AMERICAS!
>
> Join us for the 5th annual
> Jolie Rickman SPANISH FOR ACTIVISTS CAMP!
> (named in honor of our compaÃ±era de lucha and S4A co-founder)
>
> July 1-3, 2006
> Saturday through Monday
>
> Truxton, NY (on a beautiful land trust 30 mi. from Ithaca)
>
> space is limited--sign up today!!
> s4a at riseup.net, 646-245-9931 or 607-255-7293
>
> For the last four years, solidarity activists and friends gathered  
> from across NY
> State on a beautiful cooperative land trust outside Ithaca NY for a  
> weekend of Spanish
> (with an activist slant), workshops, networking, music, poetry,  
> good food, great
> people, and tons of fun!  The response has been fantastic and  
> participants unanimously
> requested an encore this summer!
>
> Join us this year, and invite a friend that wants to learn English!
>
> (If you would like to be a presentor or a language instructor,  
> please send an email
> indicating your interests & qualifications asap.)
>
> Among the activities:
> â€¢   Latin Dance Classes
> â€¢   Nueva CanciÃ³n and other revolutionary music
> â€¢   Readings and discussions of our favorite Latin American poets  
> & playwrights
> â€¢   Guest speakers leading mini teach-ins (translated & all  
> Spanish) on:
> ï‚§   immigration: the next civil rights wave-- rural / urban struggle
> ï‚§   free VS fair trade: local & international implications
> ï‚§   the Bolivarian Revolution
> ï‚§   Bolivia & the indigenous experience in Latin America
> ï‚§   Mexico hoy: Zapatistas & La Otra CampaÃ±a, elections & la  
> Frontera
> ï‚§   The School of Americaâ€™s little Sister: ILEA, the USâ€™s  
> International Law
> Enforcement Academy in El Salvador
> ï‚§   and more!!!
> â€¢   Spanish / English language lessons in an activist context at  
> 4 different levels:
> beginner, advanced beginner, intermediate, and advanced,  
> coordinated by Dr. Colleen
> Kattau, an Ithaca College Professor and longtime solidarity  
> activist. Discussion
> groups are also included.
> â€¢   Great veggie cuisine
> â€¢   Hiking, clothing-optional pond swimming, camping, bonfires,  
> star gazing
> â€¢   Film screenings of several great Latin American documentaries
> â€¢   a great chance to meet and build relationships with other  
> activists/organizers/good
> folks!
>
> DETAILS:
> ACCOMODATIONS: Plan to bring a tent & sleeping bag or RSVP early  
> for limited
> indoor sleeping space.
> KIDS: are welcome to attend if they're into participating in the  
> learning experiences
> and accompanied by a RESPONSIBLE adult.  Please RSVP before June  
> 7th so we can tailor
> some of the work towards kids, and integrate them throughout.
> SCHEDULE: A finalized outline of events, a list of workshop  
> descriptions & a
> packing list are forthcoming.
>
> TRANSPORTATION
> *We'€™ll be organizing carpools from NYC, Rochester, Syracuse and  
> Albany
> *Transportation costs are NOT included*
>
> THE COSTS
> Suggested donation for the 3 day fun-filled activist event,  
> including all courses,
> food and camping is  $100 - 185 sliding scale.
> ¡APROVECHA!  EARLY BIRD SPECIAL BEFORE JUNE 7TH: $90 - 160.
>
> NOT INCLUDED: transportation costs, camping equipment/sheets/blankets/
> byo alcohol if you wish to consume in moderation.
>
> If youâ€™re light on cash, we recommend throwing a fundraising  
> party to raise the
> funds to cover your cost.  A house party where you charge for  
> drinks can do wonders!
> And a representative from NYCISPES or CUSLAR would be happy to come  
> and share a
> bit about the exciting organizing for global justice that the  
> donations will go
> to support.
>
> Limited scholarships may  be available on a case by case basis, in  
> exchange for
> volunteer services before & during the camp.  Please indicate your  
> interest
> on your application.  You are also welcome to volunteer and still  
> pay full price!
>
>
>
> RESERVATION:
>
> To reserve a spot, send an e-mail to < S4A at riseup.net> with the  
> following info:
>
> 1. Name
>
> 2. Address & Phone Number (also, let us know where your town is  
> located)
>
> 3. Transportation: Would you like to carpool?  Do you plan to  
> drive?  Can you take
> others?
>
> 4. Special needs: health, etc.)
>
> 5. Your contribution amount:  Suggested donation:  $100 - 185  
> sliding scale.  Â¡APROVECHA!
> EARLY BIRD SPECIAL BEFORE JUNE 7TH: $90 - 160.
>
> $25 of your registration fee will be due by June 15 to hold your spot.
> You can pay by:
> -credit card (email s4a at riseup.net the name, type, #, expiration  
> date & amount);
> -ca$h or check: (Please write "Spanish Camp" in the memo line.)  
> Registration
> fees should be sent to
>
> NY CISPES
> 130 W. 29th Street 9th floor
> New York, NY 10001
> 646-245-9931
>
> This cost includes all courses,  food and camping, not including  
> camping equipment/sheets/blankets/
> and not including transportation, byo beverages of alcohol if you  
> wish to consume
> in moderation). If youâ€™re light on cash, we strongly encourage  
> people to fundraise
> to cover their costs-- a house party where you charge for drinks  
> can do wonders!
> And a representative from NYCISPES or CUSLAR would be happy to come  
> and share a
> bit about the exciting organizing for global justice that the  
> donations will go
> to support.  If this is impossible, please suggest ways you can  
> collaborate with
> us ahead of time and during the camp on outreach, logistics, etc.
>
>
> 6. Accomodations: Can you bring a tent?  Is there space to share?   
> Do you need to
> share someone elseâ€™s?  There is limited indoor sleeping space for  
> those with special
> needs or who RSVP early.  Plan to bring a sleeping bag or equivalent.
>
> 7. tell us a little bit about what interests you in the camp;  
> expectations.
>
> A finalized schedule of events and a list of workshop descriptions  
> is forthcoming.
> If you or someone you know would be interested in teaching Spanish  
> or English, or
> offering a workshop, please let us know.
>
> Please e-mail or call us with any questions.   Looking forward to  
> our INDEPENDENCE
> FOR ALL THE AMERICAS weekend!
>
> Cosponsored by NY Committee in Solidarity with the People of El  
> Salvador, Latino
> Ministry at Riverside, &  CUSLAR: Committee on US-Latin America  
> Relations
>
> taleigh smith
> ny cispes chapter coordinator
> 646-245-9931
>
> NYCISPES is the local branch of the Committee in Solidarity with  
> the People of El Salvador.  We sponsor of the NYC People's  
> Referendum on Free Trade,
> a grassroots coalition of organizations and individuals that is  
> part of the national and hemisphere-wide Global Justice and Fair  
> Trade movement to stop so-called Free Trade agreements.  We work  
> against militarism & exploitation in the Americas and promote fair  
> alternatives.  We organize speakers tours, delegations, protests,  
> lobbying and more.  Join us!
>
>
>
> At 04:11 PM 5/30/2006, you wrote:
>> For the benefit of anyone who may be on campus Thursday at noon:
>>
>> Jim Barrett
>>
>>> From Pres. Dorinda  :
>>>
>>>
>>> AFSCME 698 NEEDS OUR HELP!
>>>
>>> June 1, 2006 at  Noon
>>>
>>> South Side of Illini Union on the Quad
>>>
>>> Step up and help our sister local as they struggle with the  
>>> University for a fair contract!!
>>>
>>> The UI has offered them a 2% year one...with year two and three  
>>> at 1.5% LESS than the rate the UI gives to other employees in  
>>> those years!
>>>
>>> The UI says that is their best and last offer!
>>>
>>> We will begin negotiations next spring so we just can not let the  
>>> UI get by with what they are trying with 698!
>>>
>>> Let our voices be heard as we march along side our sisters and  
>>> brothers of AFSCME 698!!
>>>
>>> United we stand...divided we fall!
>>>
>>> (you have received this email based on AFSCME 3700 membership  
>>> information as provided by UIUC)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>

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